I went to watch the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra’s open rehearsal today. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I was part of the audience they were trying to film for a movie. They’re really very, very good. But probably too good for me to properly appreciate the goodness. While I was there, I suddenly realised that smss strings was there too. Joan and Jolene were waving frantically – I might have seen them, but I probably didn’t look hard enough. Anyway, it was a pleasant surprise and I had some time to catch up with them and some others.

I was listening to the news just now. Bangkok and South Korea seem to be (more) politically unstable now. If I don’t get held up in Bangkok next week, I might (touch wood) get bombed by North Korea the following week. And if all that happens, I can forget about my pile of work I need to complete this holiday! Just kidding.. I really hope nothing bad happens.

It’s nearing the end of the year - time to reflect on how I’ve spent this year. As I look back now, it’s been a short, yet long year. It seems to have passed by quickly, but when I think of all the things I’ve gone through this year, it seems long. Alright, enough for now.